Salix cinerea

Europe to West Asia.

Common sallow is a dense and rounded large shrub. It usually reaches a height of 3 - 5 m and is approx. 3 - 5 m wide. It usually grows 40 - 80 cm per year.

The shoots of Salix cinerea are tomentose, grey-green.

The deciduous leaves of Common sallow are silver-grey, ovate, hairy, alternate. They are about 6 - 10 cm in size.

The yellow flowers of Common sallow appear in catkins from March to April. These are pleasantly fragrant.

Salix cinerea is a shallow-rooting plant and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

The Common sallow has good frost hardiness.

Salix cinerea thrives on all acidic, humus-rich and sufficiently moist soils.

Solitary, ornamental shrub

The plant has a medium water requirement.

- A slow-release fertiliser can be used in spring. This releases the nutrients slowly and continuously so that the plant is evenly supplied over a longer period of time.
- Watering less frequently, but thoroughly and thoroughly, encourages the plant roots to penetrate deeper into the soil. This enables the plant to survive dry periods better.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).